Mountaintop views that reach from the Pacific Ocean to Mt. Hood await you on this steep climb to the top of a double-peaked summit of basalt. The upper part of the mountain is decorated with vast steep wildflower meadows in summer. More details on Oregon Hikers.

Activity Notes

Meet at 185th target at 8 AM and will carpool from there. Saddle Mountain is open again after being closed for two years. Trail is 5.2 miles out and back with 1800 feet of elevation gain. Views from the top, if a clear day, are of the Pacific Ocean and East to the Cascades. A few steeper parts along with some wire mesh tread which can be interesting if wet. 
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 96 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 7 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Awards Qualified Awesome Ridges Award
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